Charles Norvel Childers, Colonel (Ret.)

1927 - 2016

Charles Norvel Childers, Colonel (Ret.) obituary, 1927-2016

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Charles Childers, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2016.

"Smiley" / "Chuck"
Charles Childers passed away on November 26, 2016 at the age of 89. He was a resident of the Cypress of Charlotte at the time of his death. He was born on September 21, 1927 in Lenoir, NC to Charlie and Janie Childers. He married Sarah "Susie" Miller Matthews in June of 1953.

Chuck graduated from Davidson College in 1950 with a degree in Business Administration. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant of Infantry in the US Army and served as a platoon leader and company commander during the Korean War. He was particularly proud to have served in the first racially integrated combat regiment.

Transferring to the Signal Corps in 1955, he served in various assignments all over the world including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College, the British Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He also earned a Master's Degree in Commerce from the University of Alabama. He retired in 1977 as Colonel and worked in private industry for another 15 years, first at Digital Equipment Corporation and then the United States Telephone Association.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Lee Austin Childers, and his son, Charles Matthews Childers. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Susie, his daughter Elizabeth Childers Smith, his son-in-law, Richard Smith, grandchildren Michael, Zachary, Noah, Rachel, and great grand-daughter Hayden.

In his later years, he spent his winters in Florida and summers in the mountains of NC where he grew up. He loved golf, listening to baseball on the radio, and a good martini. He hated yard work and lima beans. He and Susie moved to the Cypress of Charlotte in 2011.
The family wishes to express special appreciation to the entire staff of the Stewart Health Center for their loving care, especially to Misty, Barsia and Aida.
A service to celebrate Chuck's life will be held at McEwen Funeral Home (10500 Park Road, Charlotte) on December 8, 2016 at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the Club House at Cypress of Charlotte at 5:00 pm following the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity in Chuck's name. Private interment with military honors will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, NC.

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December 31, 2016

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Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you all during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:2-4)

December 4, 2016

Nancy Haynes Johnson Driscoll-Niemeyer

I was born on August 2, 1929, so I am near the ages of you and your late husband, "Smiley/Chuck" Childers. I read the obituary online, and I looked with great interest at all of the photographs that you had posted of your husband, of you, and of you children and grandchildren. Although we never met, I want to extend my condolences to you and your family. I especially want to tell you that not only was your husband a most handsome man, but you, also are a most beautiful lady. Also your children and grandchildren are extremely attractive too. I know you are lonely without your accomplished husband. I was born in and grew up in Charlotte, NC, and still live there. Should you want to find me you can look me up on Facebook under the name of Nancy Haynes Johnson Driscoll-Niemeyer. You and your husband have made a fine contribution with your lives here on earth. I believe you are both fine Christians who have dedicated your lives to our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. May Jesus bless you and keep you close to Himself always. Best wishes, Nancy

Posted by Nancy Haynes Johnson Driscoll-Niemeyer

November 29, 2016

May the many fond memories and the love of your family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you.

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